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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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SHOCKING: Wildfire near canada s oil sands hub under control alberta officials say | Mind Blowing Facts

THE CANADIAN PRESS

A wildfire that forced thousands of residents from their homes in western Canada's oil sands hub of Fort McMurray earlier this month is now under control, Alberta officials said Wednesday.

Alberta wildlife officials said the blaze remains less than six kilometers (3.7 miles) from the community and is about 190 square kilometers (118 square miles) in size.

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